Monotherapy with inhaled corticosteroids in the light of current asthma guidelines

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Published: Dec 31, 2011
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asthma, inhaled steroids, monotherapy

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Marek Kulus
Klinika Pneumonologii i Alergologii Wieku Dziecięcego Warszawskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego
Witold Bartosiewicz
Klinika Pneumonologii i Alergologii Wieku Dziecięcego Warszawskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego

Abstract

The development of knowledge and understanding of pathomechanisms of asthma confirmed basic role of inhaled steroids in asthma management. Its effectiveness has been proved both in direct assessments of bronchial mucosa and in the control asthma. This paper describes threats connected with incorrect asthma treatment and lack of compliance.


 

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Kulus , M., & Bartosiewicz , W. (2011). Monotherapy with inhaled corticosteroids in the light of current asthma guidelines. Alergoprofil, 7(4), 2-4. Retrieved from https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/alergoprofil/article/view/284
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